Does rituximab IV have side effects?
The following side effects are associated with rituximab IV:
Common side effects of rituximab IV:
| Bacterial Infection of Blood or Tissues affecting the Whole Body | Severe |
| Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet | Severe |
| High Blood Pressure | Severe |
| Abnormally Low Blood Pressure | Severe |
| Inflammation of the Nose | Severe |
| Bronchospasm | Severe |
| Itching | Severe |
| Hives | Severe |
| Fever | Severe |
| Low Energy | Severe |
| Chills | Severe |
| Rash | Severe |
| Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands | Severe |
| Temporary Redness of Face and Neck | Severe |
| Head Pain | Severe |
| Trouble Breathing | Severe |
| Feel Like Throwing Up | Severe |
| Throwing Up | Severe |
| Giant Hives | Severe |
| Decreased Blood Platelets | Severe |
| Decreased White Blood Cells | Severe |
| Decreased Number of Lymphocytes in the Blood | Severe |
| Night Sweats | Less Severe |
| Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus | Less Severe |
| Bronchitis | Less Severe |
| Urinary Tract Infection | Less Severe |
| Backache | Less Severe |
| Muscle Spasm | Less Severe |
| Chronic Trouble Sleeping | Less Severe |
| Numbness and Tingling | Less Severe |
| Feeling Weak | Less Severe |
Infrequent side effects of rituximab IV:
| Presence of Fungal Microorganisms in the Blood | Severe |
| Sinus Irritation and Congestion | Severe |
| Breathing Changes | Severe |
| Chest Tightness | Severe |
| Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site | Severe |
| Infection | Severe |
| Anemia | Severe |
| Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell | Severe |
| Throat Pain | Less Severe |
| Indigestion | Less Severe |
| Joint Pain | Less Severe |
| Muscle Pain | Less Severe |
| Dizzy | Less Severe |
| Weight Gain | Less Severe |
| Cough | Less Severe |
| Diarrhea | Less Severe |
| Stomach Cramps | Less Severe |
| Swelling of the Abdomen | Less Severe |
| Anxious | Less Severe |
Rare side effects of rituximab IV:
| Relapse of Hepatitis B Infection Symptoms | Severe |
| Hypogammaglobulinemia | Severe |
| Eye Irritation | Severe |
| Progressive Disease in the White Matter of the Brain | Severe |
| Blistering Skin Disease associated with Cancer | Severe |
| Heart Attack | Severe |
| Angina | Severe |
| Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia | Severe |
| Ventricular Fibrillation | Severe |
| Abnormal Heart Rhythm | Severe |
| Disease of Respiratory Tract - Wegener's Granulomatosis | Severe |
| X-Ray Results showing Lung Tissue Changes | Severe |
| Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome | Severe |
| Stomach or Intestine Blockage | Severe |
| Infection caused by a Virus | Severe |
| Liver Failure | Severe |
| Kidney Damage | Severe |
| Acute Kidney Disease | Severe |
| Inflammation of the Skin with Blisters | Severe |
| Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis | Severe |
| Stevens-Johnson Syndrome | Severe |
| Muscle Weakness of the Arms or Legs | Severe |
| Blood Circulation Failure due to Serious Heart Condition | Severe |
| Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood | Severe |
| Life Threatening Allergic Reaction | Severe |
| Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug | Severe |
| Pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis Jirovecii Organism | Severe |
| A Rupture in the Wall of the Stomach or Intestine | Severe |
